MHG51437 - Former post office at Ruighe Shligeach
Summary
A building depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1878 which was latterly used as a post office and is now a house.
Type and Period (2)
- POST OFFICE (In use, 20th Century to 21st Century - 1962 AD? to 2005 AD?)
- HOUSE (Built, 19th Century - 1801 AD? to 1878 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A roofed rectangular building is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1878 orientated in a N-S direction with access track extending from the main road to the structure. By the 2nd edition c.1908 the site had expanded to be composed of two roofed structures set within a rectangular enclosure. A walkover survey in October 2008 noted the site to be occupied by a single storey cottage in excellent condition which has been harled and white washed, set within a rectangular drystone walled enclosure. <1>
The 1962 and 1980 Ordnance Survey maps depict this building as a post office. <2>-<4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23986 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Shaw, C. 11/2008. Rhiconich and Sheilgra Water Main Renewal: Archaeological and Built Heritage Desk-based Assessment and Walkover Survey. Jacobs UK. 13/11/2008. Digital. Site 5.
- <2> SHG23794 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1959-1963. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map: Epoch 5a.
- <3> SHG23419 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1964-73. Ordnance Survey 25 inch map: Epoch 5a. Digital.
- <4> SHG23987 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1971-1980. Ordnance Survey 6 inch map: Epoch 5c. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 25180 52215 (42m by 45m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC25SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | EDDRACHILLIS |
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